Volume 1, Issue 2 (9-2025)
J Dialect Res 2025, 1(2): 0-0 |
Back to browse issues page
Research code: بررسی نقش گویشها در بازتاب و انتقال میراث فرهنگی و تا
Download citation:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
Keshavri M. (2025). The Role of Dialects in Reflecting and Transmitting the Cultural and Historical Heritage of Ethnic Groups: A Case Study of Nahavand. J Dialect Res. 1(2),
URL: http://jdr.richt.ir/article-13-2398-en.html
URL: http://jdr.richt.ir/article-13-2398-en.html
Ph.D. Candidate, Department of English Language and Linguistics, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran , maryam.keshavri@iau.ac.ir
Abstract: (9 Views)
Dialects, as a component of intangible cultural heritage, play a significant role in preserving the ethnic and historical identity of local communities. However, in recent decades, processes of modernization, the expansion of mass media, and migration have contributed to the gradual decline and weakening of many indigenous dialects. This study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach to examine the role of dialects in reflecting and transmitting the cultural and historical elements of ethnic communities. Through field observation and interviews with 200 native speakers, the research investigates the challenges and necessities associated with preserving the Nahavandi dialect. The findings indicate that the major challenges facing this dialect include the decline of intergenerational transmission, negative attitudes among some families toward the use of the dialect in formal settings, the scarcity of written and scholarly resources, and the influence of Persian-language media. The collected data demonstrate that many lexical items, expressions, and syntactic structures of the dialect embody traces of the history, livelihoods, and cultural relationships of local communities. Furthermore, the analysis reveals that preserving the Nahavandi dialect, owing to the region's unique geographical position and its remarkable historical legacy, is essential not only for safeguarding linguistic diversity but also for maintaining cultural identity, transmitting indigenous knowledge, and strengthening social cohesion. The results of the study confirm that dialects play an active role in preserving and transmitting intangible cultural heritage, and that their documentation can serve as an effective means of safeguarding the linguistic and cultural identity of ethnic communities. Finally, the study recommends strategies such as informal education, systematic linguistic documentation, the production of local media content, and strengthening the role of the family in intergenerational dialect transmission as effective measures for preserving the Nahavandi dialect.
Type of Study: Original Research Article |
Subject:
Iranian Dialects
Received: 2025/07/2 | Accepted: 2025/09/6 | Published: 2025/09/22
Received: 2025/07/2 | Accepted: 2025/09/6 | Published: 2025/09/22
Send email to the article author
| Rights and permissions | |
 |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. |